Paving Superintendent

Kimmel & Associates • Newport News, VA

1d • $95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Our client, a leading heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking an experienced Paving Superintendent to oversee milling and paving operations on heavy civil construction projects. The role leads field teams, coordinates equipment and labor resources, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and budget expectations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive technical knowledge of milling and paving, strong field leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate crews, asphalt plants, trucking operations, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) teams. The company emphasizes quality, safety, operational excellence, collaboration, training, and long-term career advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• At least 6 years of milling and paving experience, including at least 2 years in a Superintendent role.
• Strong technical knowledge of milling and paving operations, production planning, and field coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field personnel, manage equipment and labor resources, and maintain project cost and schedule objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30-hour certification; candidates without the credential must obtain it or enroll in a certification course within six months of hire or promotion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee milling and paving operations to ensure work meets project specifications, quality standards, and production goals.
• Interpret plans, specifications, estimates, labor budgets, and production rates to guide field execution.
• Develop work plans and staffing strategies to maximize crew productivity and maintain project schedules.
• Supervise and mentor field managers, coordinate workforce assignments, and optimize equipment utilization.
• Monitor project costs and productivity with project managers and field managers, implementing adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with asphalt plants, trucking dispatchers, and MOT teams to support safe operations, efficient scheduling, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Enforce safety procedures through proactive hazard identification, pre-task planning, proper PPE, and incident reporting and investigation.
• Collaborate with project teams, owners, engineers, and other construction partners to coordinate work and resolve field challenges.
• Inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and established quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $95,000–$135,000, based on experience.
• Generous benefits package.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference in local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED